A patient has a history of tendonitis to the right elbow. Based on this history, the EMT would understand that the:
A) Patient suffered a previous fracture to the right elbow
B) Tissue connecting the muscle to the bones of the elbow is inflamed
C) Muscles surrounding the elbow are inflamed
D) Bones making up the elbow joint are infected
B) Tissue connecting the muscle to the bones of the elbow is inflamed
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20 : 100 __________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word